"Although, it is true that they rested many players and they are one of the favourites".

Barcelona's 30-year-old Argentinian superstar won the coveted award from 2009 to 2012 and in 2015.

DF Sergio Ramos, 6 - Unmasked, in more ways than one. Portugal's Ronaldo, who is 32, took the honours in 2008, 2013, 2014 and last year.

While Madrid dominated the first and last quarters, it was the visitors - led by the dangerous Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the number nine position - who kept Real under pressure between the 25th and 65th minute of the game.

Albeit inconsequential in terms of the teams' standings in the group, the game was a spectacle to watch and it was made possible only thanks to Madrid and Dortmund providing emphasis on attack rather than defence.

Napoli dropped into the Europa League following a 2-1 loss at Feyenoord, Porto beat Monaco 5-2, Tottenham crushed APOEL Nicosia 3-0 and RB Leipzing lost 2-1 at home against Besiktas.

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Who do you want to win the Champions League, HollywoodLifers? "We showed at times that we can play football very well". "I think that's good for our confidence".

Slotted into the centre of a back three in the closing stages, as Zidane tested out different formations with a view to the visit of Sevilla.

Five of his eight shots were on target, which is indicative that his profligacy in the earlier stages of the season could be melting away.